Between April and December 1844, the school on Queen Street was conceived, designed and built, opening as a National School for Boys, Girls and Infants in the New Year. This remarkable achievement is documented in the School’s Minutes Book and is the focus of this special exhibition at St. Mary’s Church, Burgate.
A display of models of historic Barton buildings by pupils from Castledyke School.
Friday 6 – Sunday 8 & Thursday 12 – Sunday 15 September
11am – 3pm, free
An informal display of watercolours, acrylics and pastels by members of the Art Group which meets each week at Wilderspin.
Friday 6 – Sunday 8 & Thursday 12 – Sunday 15 September, 11am – 3pm, free
Grab a bargain from our Caretaker’s Clearout
10am – 2pm, free
Refreshments pit stop!
Wallow in nostalgic memories of holidays and days out to the seaside when knitted swimming costumes were in vogue and windbreaks were a “must have”. Grab a tea from the”kiosk” while the kids hook a duck and try their luck in the Pentathlon arcade.
11am – 3pm, children free, Adults £5 Annual Ticket
Wilderspin National School
Queen Street
Barton-upon-Humber
DN18 5QP
The Wilderspin National School has received help and support from the following organisations:
The Wilderspin National School is an independent museum, registered charity no. 1047187 and a Company Limited by Guarantee no. 2844791.